Big South to Expand: The Big South Conference announced today that Presbyterian College has accepted an invitation to join as the conference’s tenth member institution. The expansion will be effective the 2007-08 school year, which is when PC will move to Division I. The Blue Hose – no, seriously – […]

Waters Moves Back to the Midwest: Former Rutgers and Kent State coach Gary Waters will likely become the new coach of the Cleveland State Vikings. The deal is not final, but the school is completing contract negotiations with Waters and expects to announce his hire today. Waters coached Rutgers for […]

Anderson Keeps Watkins at Mizzou: New Missouri coach Mike Anderson announced his staff for next season. And it includes Melvin Watkins, an assistant coach under Quin Snyder who became interim coach after Snyder resigned. Watkins was a player favorite, and Anderson probably won some more supporters by keeping him around. […]

NCAA’s Best Rebounder Hopes to Make NBA Impact: Louisiana Tech junior forward Paul Millsap has entered the NBA Draft after leading the NCAA in rebounding all three seasons with the Bulldogs. Millsap averaged 19.6 points, 13.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game this past season for Louisiana Tech. At 6-8, […]

Boateng Leaves Duke: Freshman center Eric Boateng will leave the Duke Blue Devils to transfer to another program. In 20 games this season, Boateng played a total of 50 minutes, scoring 14 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. With 72 percent of the team’s scoring graduating this May, Duke needs all […]

Another Thompson Son Joins the Coaching Ranks: Usually, coaching family trees refer to a famed head coach’s assistants landing jobs at other schools. But former Georgetown coach John Thompson is literally spreading his roots throughout the college game. Arkansas assistant coach Ronny Thompson is the new coach of the Ball […]

Bobcats Hire Former Assistant: Montana State officials have hired Brad Huse to become the Bobcats’ next coach, replacing Mick Durham, who retired after 16 seasons with the school. Huse has worked for the rival Montana Grizzlies most recently, but he was an assistant to Durham from 1994 to 1996. [4/05/06]

Rondo Starts Draft Process: Kentucky sophomore point guard Rajon Rondo, one of the most athletic players in college basketball, will take his game to the NBA. Although he has not signed an agent and could feasibly return to school, Rondo said he intends to hire an agent and remain in […]

Everhart Completes Duquesne Staff: New Duquesne coach Ron Everhart has settled on a new staff for the Dukes. Having brought his three assistants with him from Northeastern, he also adds Anthony Serro as the director of basketball operations. Serro served in that capacity the past two seasons for the Huskies. […]